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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking market research information regarding a compact, self-shielded 1T permanent magnet MRI system for preclinical research purposes at the VA Providence Research Department. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0787, with a response deadline of September 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located at VAMC Bedford in Bedford, Massachusetts (zip code 01730), with the place of performance at 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908. The product service code is 6525 (Medical/Surgical Instruments and Supplies), and the NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
The VA seeks a compact, mobile MRI system with the following key specifications: a permanent, self-shielded 1T magnet; maximum acoustic output of 75dB during active imaging; fully integrated animal handling platform with physiological monitoring, heating, anesthesia delivery, and intervention access ports; validated, pre-optimized imaging protocols enabling non-expert users to acquire high-quality images with minimal training while allowing advanced users full parameter access and custom sequence development via an open-source development kit; and routine operation and maintenance capabilities without requiring dedicated MRI physicist expertise. All responding firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide company information, SAM UEI, evidence of specification compliance, socio-economic status, and relevant company details. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must provide SBA Vet Cert registration proof. Responses should be submitted via email to Andrew Simard (andrew.simard@va.gov) or Emily Hatcher (emily.hatcher@va.gov). This is strictly a market research notice with no solicitation, contract award, or government payment obligation.
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| SUBJECT* |
| Compact Self-Shielded 1T Magnet MRI System |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 01730 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24126Q0787 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 09-06-2026 11:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6525 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 334516 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
VAMC Bedford
200 Springs Road Bedford MA 01730
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Andrew Simard andrew.simard@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence RI
| POSTAL CODE |
| 02908 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| VA Home Page |
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
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| Sources Sought Notice |
Sources Sought Notice
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY: This announcement is seeking information from the industry, which will be used for preliminary planning purposes for procurement. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals and no contract award will be made from this synopsis, this is only for market research.
Subject: The VA Providence Research Dept. seeks a preclinical compact MRI system that utilizes a permanent, self-shielded 1T magnet.
Other salient characteristics required:
1. Maximum acoustic output of 75dB during active imaging.
2. System must be compact, enclosed and mobile allowing installation and repositioning within animal facility spaces without heavy equipment, external contractors or site work.
3. Fully integrated animal handling platform with physiological monitoring, heating, anesthesia delivery, and access ports for interventions, ensuring reproducible, high-quality preclinical imaging without additional third-party systems.
4. requires validated, pre-optimized imaging protocols that allow non-expert users to acquire high-quality, reproducible images with minimal onboarding and training. With the ability for advanced users to retain full access to all sequence parameters, supported by an open-source sequence development kit, enabling further optimization or custom sequence development where required
5. Routine operation and maintenance must NOT require a dedicated MRI physicist background.
All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for the award of Government contracts. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum:
1. Company name, address, point of contact title, phone number, email address and SAM UEI.
2. Evidence demonstrating the proposed product meets or exceeds indicated specifications.
3. Socio-economic status to identify the business class as being a large business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), small business, Woman Owned, etc.
4. Any other pertinent company information that will assist in the viability of performance.
Any SDVOSB firms responding to this Sources Sought Notice must also provide proof of registration in the SBA Vet Cert, prior to submission of offers to a solicitation.
This market research is for informational and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised that the government will not pay any costs for responses and information submitted. All submissions must be submitted via email to:
Andrew.simard@va.gov emily.hatcher@va.gov RESULTS INFORMATION: Respondents will not be notified of the results, and it is at the discretion of the Government to utilize results. Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to meet all requirements as stated above, and who fail to provide ALL the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement.
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